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ST57 YBL

2008 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,039 mi
Last recorded86,039 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Bravo67,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 YBL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 86,039 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 86,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 77,955 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from Felix (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 77,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from Felix (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 77,925 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure fouling tyre (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure fouling exhaust (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder, air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess fouling tyre (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear indicators and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap faulty

very long parking brake lever travel

Pass 6 Feb 2023 71,266 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 68,224 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 18 Dec 2020 64,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Dec 2020 64,847 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2019 59,173 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Dec 2019 59,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2018 52,018 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Dec 2018 52,018 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2017 46,364 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 40,585 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 40,585 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored to excess (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Jan 2017 40,301 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint & c/section joint too downpipe (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

back box outer skin hanging down

Pass 27 Nov 2015 33,533 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play trackrod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play trackrod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 27,872 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2014 27,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 22,272 miles

back box corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 20,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,866 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,804 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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ST57 YBL is a 2008 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,766 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST57 YBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat Bravo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ST57 YBL registered?

ST57 YBL is a 2008 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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